Intra-regional trade and investment between Asia and Latin America have tripled since the 1990s. According to the Inter-American Development Bank, Mexico absorbs more than 25 percent of all Korean exports to the Latin American region and is a prime Korean destination for trade and investment. Argentina is a leader in… MORE

Hotly contested and viewed by many as a bellwether for the December presidential election in Korea, the April 11 parliamentary election pits the conservative, incumbent Saenuri Party, led by Park Geun-hye against the liberal Democratic United Party, under Han Myeong-sook. The conservative Liberty Forward Party (Sim Dae-pyung) and left-progressive United… MORE

On March 28, 2012, The Korea Society hosted a luncheon and panel discussion in Austin, Texas, as part of its Korea Days national outreach programing. Speakers included Ambassador Thomas Hubbard, chairman of The Korea Society, Ms. Catherine Morse, chief counsel and director of public affairs for Samsung Austin Semiconductor, and… MORE

The Korea Society brings policy and cultural programming to the capitol of the Lone Star State, with a policy discussion on the Korea-U.S. strategic relationship and new business opportunities for corporate leaders, highlights from its recent retrospective of director Hong Sang-soo(The Day He Arrives), a special area Korean War veterans’… MORE

Dr. Sheila Smith, Council on Foreign Relations Senior Fellow and Ambassador Thomas Hubbard, Chairman of The Korea Society, address the political, security, and economic challenges confronting Japan-Korea relations. The two assess recent developments and opportunities in this significant Northeast Asia bilateral relationship.   Thursday, March 22, 2012 Korea-Japan Relations: A… MORE

The Korea Society and The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh co-hosted an evening on New Trends in Asia for Council members and young professionals in policy, business, and foundations. Featured speakers included World Affairs Council President Steve Sokol; The Korea Society Senior Vice President, Dr. Stephen Noerper; The Asia Society’s… MORE